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Wear Your Armor In the Midst of Pandemic and Overt Racism

With everything going on in our world today, my question to you is how does one put on the full armor of God in the midst of pandemic, the continuation of overt racism, state sanctioned discrimination and even murder? The

Kareem Abdul Jabbar ‘It’s Important for Athletes to Speak Out’ in Wake of George Floyd Protests

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is no stranger to social activism and protests. Jabbar, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history who earned six world titles, boycotted the 1968 Olympics in the wake of social unrest and the aftermath

Trump Administration Officials to Black America: ‘Coronavirus Pandemic is Your Fault’

According to a top official in President Donald Trump’s administration, the poor health of African Americans is the primary reason for the nation’s devastatingly high coronavirus deaths. As the president tepidly tries to win Black voter support by touting his

The Stuff of Dreams — MLK goes right on marching

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” — Martin Luther King Jr. The citizens of this country are in the midst

NCDHHS Reports First COVID-19 Pediatric Death in North Carolina

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina. A child in the central part of the state died June 1 from complications associated with COVID-19 infection. To protect

USPS Sets Vote-By-Mail Guidance for State, Local Election Officials

With vote-by-mail services in high demand during an extended primary election season, and with demand expected to remain elevated in November, the Postal Service has set recommendations for state and local governments to make sure each ballot gets counted. State and local

INSPIRITATION or FEAR? Engaging Black Voters

(republished archive from 4/7/2016) Between now and the November 2016 General Elections my articles will largely be focused on voter suppression and economic inclusion. This week we’ll take a look at the results of voter suppression laws in Arizona, North

Where Are the African American Leaders as Protests Rock the Country

As protests rock the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, there is a notable absence in the national public discourse: African American community leaders. My scholarship in the discipline of black politics can explain

Are We Safer Now From Coronavirus Than We Were Three Months Ago

With social distancing guidelines and mandates mostly lifted, people have begun to head back to beaches, parks and restaurants in many parts of the U.S. But you may ask: What’s so different now compared to the situation back when social distancing

Why Are White Supremacists Protesting the Deaths of Black People?

As protests about police violence among black people continue and become more widespread across the U.S., certain individuals and groups have begun to stand out – including anarchists, agitators and members of a variety of far-right groups. With the country’s long history

Minneapolis’ ‘long, hot summer’ of ‘67 – and the parallels to today’s protests over police brutality

The scene was intense. Black residents of Minneapolis angered over an incident of police brutality fought with officers in the streets and set buildings ablaze. Many were injured; dozens were arrested. Eventually the National Guard, called in to patrol the streets, ordered

Harold Varner III writes letter on killing of George Floyd, calls for unity and social justice

The killing of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis last week, and the national protests that followed, have led many of the biggest stars from the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB to use their platform to speak out

A History of Violence: Institutional Racism in Our Criminal Legal System

Friday, June 5, 1:30 to 2:45 PM ET The killing of George Floyd is not a singular or unique event. Nationally, black people are three times as likely as white people to be killed by police, with even more people

It Can’t Happen Here – and Then It Did

When Americans think of journalists attacked, arrested or imprisoned while doing their job, they think of it happening in distant lands – in places like Russia, Syria, Afghanistan, El Salvador and Mexico. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are so

Congresswoman Karen Bass Says CBC Wants Federal Dollars to Aid the Black Press

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined the Black Press of America for a live interview to discuss the plight of African Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Congresswoman Bass, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), called the

Attorney General Keith Ellison Takes over George Floyd Murder Case

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has taken over the prosecution of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed African American who died because of the actions of Chauvin and other officers. “It is

Black-Owned Laboratory Uses Artificial Intelligence Drug Discovery to Develop Treatment for COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has ravaged most of the globe, but in the U.S., African Americans and other communities of color have disproportionately born the lethal impact of the pandemic. Darnisha Harrison, a Louisiana State University grad and founder and CEO

ASK DR. KEVIN: An Unfamiliar, Rare Disease Associated with Heart Failure in African Americans

The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase awareness and understanding of ATTR-CM, or transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, and the risk to African Americans. As

The Black Church Faces an Atypical Crisis

If a Tsunami happens on the other side of the world, some may be unaware and unaffected. Others may hear the news and be aware of the disaster, but still be unaffected. Still others may be aware and only inconvenienced

Obama’s Popularity Continues to Rise Amid Trump’s Rhetoric

With unrestrained vitriol and the stunning lack of leadership emanating from the White House on an almost daily basis, the ever-rising popularity of former President Barack Obama is unmistakable. The media and most of the American public hang on every

New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Conflict of Interest Complaint

Discovering the hard-cold truth of why unarmed African Americans are being regularly gunned down by law enforcement officers and private citizen vigilantes — and why it is so difficult to bring the perpetrators of these killings to justice — has

Police Murder of George Floyd Sparks Uprisings Across America

From the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to the Streets of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Louisville, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and New York City, and the bright lights of the Big Apple, African Americans are expressing outrage

Oprah Winfrey Donates $12 Million for COVID-19 Relief in Five Cities

During a recent virtual address to the class of 2020 college graduates, Oprah Winfrey spoke of the need to provide for those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “What this pandemic has done is made me think about giving differently. How

N.C. Ballot Access Rule Changes for Pandemic Approved by House

Changes to mail-in absentee ballot rules in North Carolina and funds to improve safety at in-person voting sites during the COVID-19 pandemic have received overwhelmingly approval in the state House. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Temporary and permanent changes to mail-in

Voter Education, Registration & Mobilization Resources

NC Voting Resources Confirm your voter registration: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ Online Voter Registration/ Adjust Current Registration: https://www.www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx Requesting a NC Absentee Ballot / Vote By Mail: https://www.ncsbe.gov/Voting-Options/Absentee-Voting Facts about voting after you’ve been convicted of a crime: https://www.ncvoter.org/been-locked-up/ https://www.ncsbe.gov/Portals/0/Documents/VotingRightsGuide_CriminalJusticeSystem.pdf Facts about voter

Entrepreneurs Launch Online Platform to Help You Get Started In Real Estate

Houston, TX — Real estate entrepreneurs Lena Claybon and Kayela Ceron are looking to create a path to financial independence for more African Americans via their new website, RockTheRealEstate.com, which helps new investors get started in real estate investing. “Rock The Real

Financial Expert Releases New Book to Help Change How You Think About Your Personal Finances

Southbury, CT — Shawn Rochester is an author, entrepreneur, investor and sought-after speaker who has spoken on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley, the United Nations and lectured at leading universities about the staggering financial cost of discrimination against Black people in

Minneapolis Police Release 911 Call That Led to George Floyd’s Arrest and Death

Minneapolis, MN — The Minneapolis Police Department has been under fire following the violent arrest that led to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed African American man. Raw footage of an officer holding his knee on Floyd’s neck was caught

What Is the Coronavirus Doing to the Black Student Debt Crisis?

It is no secret that the student loan debt crisis of America has excessively impacted Black borrowers and burdened Black students with the most debt. Blacks are five times more likely than whites to default on their student loans with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) graduates

Doctors Livestream to Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Black America

Hope, misinformation, fear, sickness, and death — the impact of COVID-19 on Black communities took center stage during an unprecedented National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) livestream event broadcast to Facebook and YouTube, Thursday, May 28. Five highly touted doctors discussed

Russell Simmons Talks Black Music Month, Allegations

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) kicks off Black Music Appreciation Month with an exclusive interview with Def Jam founder Russell Simmons. The renowned music and business icon will join the Black Press of America for a live interview at

Virtual Event on June 3rd – NC Has a Chance to Make History in This Election

Chief Justice Beasley is running for re-election this year to retain her seat on the state’s highest court, and she’s in for a fight. As judicial elections continue to become more expensive, there is a good chance that outside groups

Black People, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Risk of Death From Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Here are some facts: Black people have been found to be more likely to die from COVID-19 infection than white people, both in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Black people also have a higher rate of

Jessica Holmes For Labor Commissioner – Public Service Is Key

Call her the brightest, freshest new star of North Carolina’s Democratic Party. But if you know Jessica Holmes, Wake County Commissioner, and current candidate for state Labor Commissioner, you’d also be forced to also call her one of the hardest

Black Wealth 2020 Sends Plea for Unity in Pandemic Relief for Black-owned Businesses

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – As the U. S. House of Representatives awaits the political fate of another multi-trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill, called the “Heroes Act”, Black Wealth 2020 (BW2020), a national catalyst for economic justice for African-Americans, is pressing Congressional leaders

NCDHHS Launches Campaign to Reach Marginalized Populations about COVID-19

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is using radio and video messages to reach historically marginalized populations to share important messages about reducing risks for COVID-19. The messages are part of the Department’s focus during the

Memorial Day: Why Veterans Are Particularly Vulnerable to the Coronavirus Pandemic

As the nation takes a day to memorialize its military dead, those who are living are facing a deadly risk that has nothing to do with war or conflict: the coronavirus. Different groups face different degrees of danger from the

New #SaveTheSalon Fund to Raise $2 Million for Black Hairstylists

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to Black communities across the country, and the salons and barbershops at the center of these communities are suffering in unprecedented ways. Black hair salons and barbershops are the backbone of Black entrepreneurship in

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts

National Football League teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32 teams. In an expansion of its Rooney Rule, which had previously

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America

Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden clarified his message to Black America after the GOP, and others, seized on a remark he made in jest while wrapping up an interview with the famous Breakfast Club. “I shouldn’t have been such

90-Year Old Grandmother Steps in as Texas Police Officers Point Guns at Her Grandson

The video shows the police instructing Anders to exit his car, but he refused to cooperate at first because he was afraid. “Upon exiting the vehicle, officers advised the subject to walk towards them to be detained, the subject then

Virtual Happy Hour with Yvonne Holley and Jessica Holmes – May 27th

You are invited to the below NCDP African American Caucus Virtual Happy Hour. When: May 27, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: Click here to register for this event After registering, you will receive

RSVP For YDNC Town Hall w/ Congressman GK Butterfield

YDNC is excited to be hosting a town hall with the one and only, Congressman GK Butterfield! Congressman Butterfield has represented North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District since 2004, prior to that, served as an associate justice on the North Carolina

In Remembrance of the Legacy of Ms. Andrea Harris

Family, Friends, Colleagues and Partners, The North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development stands in mourning at the passing of our founder and leader, Ms. Andrea Lynette Harris, on the morning of May 20, 2020. Ms. Harris was an extraordinarily

How Social Media Platforms Contribute to Dehumanizing Other People

Newswise — A recent analysis of discourse on Facebook highlights how social media and an individual’s sense of identity can be used to dehumanize entire groups of people. “Fundamentally, we wanted to examine how online platforms can normalize hatred and

Nearly 1.25 Million NC Workers File for Unemployment, But Senators Tillis & Burr Break for Vacation

NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security (DES) has taken more claims in just 64 days than it did in all of 2009 during the Great Recession Raleigh, N.C. — Piedmont Rising Executive Director Casey Wilkinson released the following

Baltimore Fund Provides $500 Micro-Grants For Black-Led Organizations Impacted By COVID-19

CLLCTIVLY launches a no-strings-attached micro-grant to support Black-led and Black-owned organizations on the frontlines— serving children and families who have become even more economically vulnerable as a result of COVID-19. Baltimore, MD — As communities across the nation reopen, many individuals

Birthed by HBCU Students, Organization Offers Lessons for Student Activists

April 15, 2020 marked 60 years since the founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, perhaps better known as SNCC, and usually pronounced as “snick.” SNCC became one of the most important organizations to engage in grassroots organizing during the

Without Child Care, Work and Family Are Impossible

I have a Ph.D. from Harvard and a 20-month-old child. Without child care, life revolves around the toddler. I am a political science professor and researcher, but lacking child care, I count myself lucky to work a few hours each day.

North Carolina Has a Chance to Make History in This Election

North Carolina has a chance to make history in this election. NEVER in the history of NC elections has 5 African Americans been elected in the same election. This year all five candidates have a viable chance to be elected

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